Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Amazon's Long-Awaited Smartphone May Be Coming June 18

Amazon is holding an event on June 18 where it expected to show off a new device, possibly with a 3D interface.

The company has sent invitations to the press to an event June 18 in its hometown of Seattle for a "new device unveiling." In a video on its site, people are seen surprised to something held off-screen in their hands.

The video seems to suggest it is the new smartphone could feature a screen that can track a user?s eye movements and display images that are seemingly 3D.

Amazon did not provide further details.

A smartphone from Amazon would ramp up its rivalry with Apple. Both companies are competeing in devices such as tablets and in Web services including online entertainment.